Ming Dynasty: History and Achievements.

 China has seen the rise and decadence of many empires. But among them, the Ming dynasty is the one that played an important role in taking China to the pinnacle of glory and development.The foundation stone of ming dynasty was laid by Zhu Yuanzhang in 1368 and it saw its fall in 1644 when Beijing fell to a rebel army led by Li Zicheng.

During its 276 years of ruling over china, the Ming dynasty introduced many reforms: Economic, agriculture, medicine, military, etc.

 During the Ming dynasty, state issued coins (from 1368) and paper money (from 1375). In 1425, paper currency was being used at a proportion of 0.014% under the Hongwu Emperor. But the currency experienced hyperinflation due to which its printing was ended in 1450.
  

The Ming dynasty rulers also paid too much attention to agriculture. The Ming dynasty also carried out trade with both Europe and Japan. China exported silk and porcelain to the european nations. Spain carried out trade with the Ming dynasty via Manila. Use of fertilizer and irrigation system was introduced in China during the Ming dynasty to enhance production.

China's navy was the world's largest navy. The Ming dynasty also set off on exploration and in return brought too much wealth. But when these exploration stopped, and the rulers indulged in luxury then the Ming dynasty decline started off.

In scientific field, the Ming dynasty overturn other nations and the fundamental reason behind it was the shifting of Confucianism into neo-confucianism. Neo-Confucianism laid stress on seeing the world through logical reasoning, scientifically and practically. Such kind of steps gave a bunch of assistance to China to bolster its economy and maintain its power all across the world. The printing press, which helped the Age of Reformation(1517-1648), was an invention of China. The Ming dynasty also achieved exceptional breakthroughs in maritime technology, such as the invention of ships,etc.

Now, let's delineate  the Ming dynasty achievements in medicine field. Education is deemed a pillar of a society to keep it prosperous and cohesive. The Ming dynasty established school to promote and train students who, in future, would be an important asset of China. The Ming dynasty also took some serious steps to overcome the danger of smallpox.

Now, let's put some light on the factors that played an imperative role in the decadence of the Ming dynasty:

1. corruption and inept government.

2. Inclination toward luxury

3.External threats.

4.Military weakness etc.